1. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, each school corporation shall ensure at least one (1) employee in each school building that is used for classroom instruction:

   1. (1) has obtained nonviolent crisis intervention training; and
   2. (2) is present in the school building during the school year while school is in session.

2. (b) An employee described in subsection (a) shall be available:

   1. (1) for de-escalation and to respond to instances where de-escalation is needed; and

   2. (2) to respond to any use of:

      1. (A) a chemical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-2 );
      2. (B) a mechanical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-4 );
      3. (C) physical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-5 );
      4. (D) seclusion (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-9 ); or
      5. (E) time-out (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-10 ).

As added by P.L.165-2025, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.66.